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How do I enable the MediaSealFS extension?

Modified on: 2026-10-12 16:43:09 +0100

MediaSeal File System needs the MediaSealFS extension to be turned on in macOS. Follow these steps during first-time setup.

Steps

1. Open the setup window

Open the Finish setting up MediaSeal window and continue until it asks you to enable the file system extension.

2. Open the extension setting

  • Click Take me there in the setup window, or open System Settings on your Mac.
  • Go to General > Login Items & Extensions > File System Extensions.
  • Click the information button next to File System Extensions if needed.

3. Turn on MediaSealFS

Find MediaSealFS in the list and turn it on. Approve the change if macOS asks for your password.

4. Finish setup

  • Return to Finish setting up MediaSeal and click Check again.
  • Continue through the remaining setup prompts.
  • When setup is complete, click Quit and Relaunch so the change takes effect.

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From 01/05/2022 technical support will only be provided to Operating Systems which are currently supported by Apple and Microsoft, or have been unsupported by Apple and Microsoft for less than 3 years. As of May 2022, this means technical support will be provided for Operating Systems newer than macOS 10.12 and Windows 7 SP1. MediaSeal will remain compatible with all existing Operating Systems, and our technical support team will endeavour to assist on all issues. However, long term support will not continue with issues on older Operating Systems should they not be resolved within a reasonable time.

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